FAMILY STORIES

Renae actively engages through the Social Media Committee, oversees State Proclamations during Trisomy Awareness Month (TAM), and is chair for SOFT’s state representatives. She holds the position of SOFT treasurer, bringing with her many years of administrative expertise.

Josh possesses significant experience in the field of non-profit leadership, organization, and development. Josh contributes his talents to the SC Baptist Convention. Notably, he played a key role in the revamping of SOFT’s mission statement and vision framework, furthering the organization’s overarching goals and objectives.

Gina and Glenn Csontos have four children. Mark (trisomy 13) has been an inspiration to their family. Gina and Glenn have been members of SOFT since 1995. Gina is a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner and has the opportunity to work with infants newly diagnosed with trisomy. They are bilingual and speak and write in Spanish. Gina has communicated with many Spanish speaking families on behalf of SOFT.

Jamie & Kristi Lint have 3 children Zion, trisomy 13 (angel), Mariah, and Olivia.

Shaji Menon, MD, is a pediatric cardiologist with UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute and is board-certified in pediatrics and pediatric cardiology by the American Board of Pediatrics. He received his medical degree and Doctorate in Pediatrics from Baroda Medial College, India. He completed his residency at New York University Medical Center, followed by his fellowships in Pediatric Cardiology at Mayo Clinic and Cardiac MRI at the University of Virginia. Dr. Menon also completed a Master of Science in Clinical Investigation from the University of Utah. He is a professor of pediatrics at the University of Utah.

Shaji Menon, MD, is a pediatric cardiologist with UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute and is board-certified in pediatrics and pediatric cardiology by the American Board of Pediatrics. He received his medical degree and Doctorate in Pediatrics from Baroda Medial College, India. He completed his residency at New York University Medical Center, followed by his fellowships in Pediatric Cardiology at Mayo Clinic and Cardiac MRI at the University of Virginia. Dr. Menon also completed a Master of Science in Clinical Investigation from the University of Utah. He is a professor of pediatrics at the University of Utah.

Associate Professor, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha (2011-2021)
Clinical Service Chief, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Children’s Hospital and Medical Center, Omaha (2010-2021)
Assistant Professor, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha (2005-2011)
Staff Surgeon, Children’s Hospital and Medical Center, Omaha (2005-2010)
Hospital for Sick Children Pediatric Cardiac Fellowship (2004-2005)
University of Iowa Thoracic Residency (2001-2004)
University of Nebraska General Surgery Residency (1994-2001)
University of Michigan Inteflex Program (BS 1991, MD 1994)

Josh and Renae Bradley are proud parents to four children. Josh and Renae are dedicated individuals who are passionate about SOFT’s mission to support families with children diagnosed with trisomy 18, 13, or related disorders.

Renae actively engages through the Social Media Committee, oversees State Proclamations during Trisomy Awareness Month (TAM), and is chair for SOFT’s state representatives. She holds the position of SOFT treasurer, bringing with her many years of administrative expertise.

Josh possesses significant experience in the field of non-profit leadership, organization, and development. Josh contributes his talents to the SC Baptist Convention. Notably, he played a key role in the revamping of SOFT’s mission statement and vision framework, furthering the organization’s overarching goals and objectives.

Angie and Micah McCauley are the proud parents of two beautiful daughters, Madison (trisomy 18) and Emma. Angie has unique skills to help things run smoothly and efficiently. They want to continue to share their experiences and find opportunities for families to make connections with medical professionals and in education. They strive to spread awareness, to grow and expand our outreach, to provide accurate information on trisomy, while maintaining the family oriented value and goals of SOFT.